General Here's a rare Panda 4x4

[Stuartl]

Don't know what to do. buy it for parts or try to restore it to "Erm" some sort of original condition with money I just don't have anymore! According to google there was only 14 ever built and probably as little as 6 remain. This one is in a bit of a state unfortunately but its all there. I know its ugly but it has something that draws me to it. Parts1

 

[dave]

you have to restore it. its not ugly

 

[udtrev]

you have to restore it. its not ugly

I agree, it NEEDS saving !!

 

[dave]

if there are only 6 left and this one has some how found stu then there must be some magic about it

 

[Stuartl]

But it has F**d bits in it, seats and dash bits. I can't contaminate my hands with those.:yuck:

 

[panda1408]

Chuck those bits away and replace it with Fiat. Has to be worth saving.

There was one on ebay last year that was local to me, I saw it driving a few times too, really wish I bought it now as it sold cheap

 

[Harllequin]

Is that a Kit car?

 

[Stuartl]

It's a kit that was built on a MK1 Panda 4x4 chassis and running gear. along with lights. They also had bits of Ford and rover in them. The windscreens out of a ford fiesta and so is the seats. There is supposed to be metro bits in there to somewere.
This particular car we don't know anything about apart from its been sitting for years, you guys can tell me what year it is a I've no idea about dating maniland reg's. The body seems to be in very good condition and is made of aluminium according to the owners site. I thought it was fibre but there you go. The doors are still hanging perfect and closing spot on.
The bit of the chassis I poked at was nearly like a sponge but without having a good look I can't tell just how bad it is. The prop shaft is missing.

I'd love to save it because I love odball things (and its panda based) but although I now have room to store it, I don't have the money left to buy it, which is typical really, old saying comes to mind, "there's a bell daddy, put a bike on it", and because I bought a Fiat 126 and my MK1 panda bumpers yesterday.

 

[rele]

Hi Stu,i think you should restore it
It is one's in a life time chance as I can see,and you can put panda parts instead of all others that can be replaced.
Go for it:slayer:

 

[pandamonius_maximus]

RESTORE RESTORE RESTORE!!! That car might not be original but its awesome!! My goodness if I had somewhere to put it and didn't already have 3 ~ pandas and a full driveway I'd have a go at it! Think Paris Dakar rally and go from there I reckon

and as has been suggested, would be easy enough to put a panda interior in if you wanted.

keep us posted stu, and good luck. Not a decision I would like to make, I know how tempting it is to see it as a parts bin! Qing Qing almost went that way!
Si

 

[default_user]

It's an NCF Torino based on Mk1 Panda running gear. Looks like it was a 1986 one from the registration number.

The Torino kit was produced somewhere around the mid to late 90's and was based on the NCF Road Rat chassis. As far as I know the panels are galvanised steel, not aluminium.

As for saving it, I agree. How much is the current owner asking for it? Can't be worth more than scrap money in that condition and it's only going to appeal to a very limited number of people. If that was UK mainland I'd certainly be interested but the costs and logistics of getting it here would make it too expensive.


Oh, and hello everyone, it's been a while. :wave:

 

[default_user]

Quick addition to my last post; here is the information from DVLA's online registration checker:

The enquiry is complete
The vehicle details for C689 HKW are:

Date of Liability 01 06 2002
Date of First Registration 16 10 1985
Year of Manufacture 1985
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 965CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour GREEN

I was wrong about the year but not much.

 

[Stuartl]

Hi Stu,i think you should restore it
It is one's in a life time chance as I can see,and you can put panda parts instead of all others that can be replaced.
Go for it:slayer:

I owe to many people money, but I'm giving it a lot of thought.

 

[benjii]

you should go for it i really like it, and would give it a go myself
Benjii

 

[benjii]

i actually love it ha really growing on me,, get it!! :-D

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Defo needs a restore!

 

[L7 KVV]

I love that, want!! Missed out on a 4x4 tonight on ebay, would love this, if you dont want it id be interested to know how much the guy wants for it.

 

[purple haze]

Chuck those bits away and replace it with Fiat. Has to be worth saving.

There was one on ebay last year that was local to me, I saw it driving a few times too, really wish I bought it now as it sold cheap

I remember and came close to buying it.....condition was pretty good.

 

[Stuartl]

I love that, want!! Missed out on a 4x4 tonight on ebay, would love this, if you dont want it id be interested to know how much the guy wants for it.

I'm amazed that red one wne tfor so much. I was considering it as a parts car but thought better of it.

I'm not sure yet if the Torino is for sale but if I cant figure out a way of getting it I'll let you know.

 

[scottyy]

that is pritty cool deffo needs bringing back to life =]